Movie Reviews by Shubhodeep Biswas

Just came back from watching A History of Butchers, a Mad About Drama Production, written & directed Aritra Sengupta based on the play titled The Just Assassins by Albert Camus.
Honestly speaking, I knew nothing about the original play prior to today but realised that The play was a gem.Now coming back to their adaptation, I completely loved narrative style, the metaphorical depictions , the numerous references that cleverly entwines modern day scenarios with the backdrop of 1905 Russia. And God the topic was BOLD, questioning the interpretation of history… “History was never about remembering, its about selective forgetting”.The narration was quite attention seeking with connecting the audience directly as well in indirect ways which I hope the audience could understand properly. I found metaphors in almost every scene and every dialogue and even the props be it with the current political scenario worldwide or references to Illuminati,ISIS,Jihadi,Putin,Che Guevara, Gandhis (yes,both of them),Khudiram,Bhagat Singh.Arektu tight hole valo hoto…2nd half e ektu dragged legechhe..
But with just a JUST Ending,mersemerized me as an audience.
The acting was Brilliant! Their timing was breath-taking, literally. I Dont know the original names, but all the five who played the russian revolutionists or ‘Butchers’ excelled in every departments.Be it Stepan’s postures and movements,Evan’s Dialogue delivery,Boria/Foga’s Voice modulations and versatility and Dora’s Heartwarming emotions.
Now coming to the proud moment.
A boy who had started writting poems from 2nd Standard itself has evolved into such a talented Writer/Director, I think it was destined. Aritra’s direction was bang on as well as the script.I have become a fan , bro..Keep it up. (Y) *I hope he still gives Doctors a run for their money with his Handwritting* 😛
I really hope and wish that u guys touch the right heights at the right time.Such talents need to be encouraged.
Signing Shubhodeep Biswas
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Oh wait… Special Mention : Saintbrush , u deserve an applause too especially Rohit and Dishani,if i m not wrong with your names😊..Commendable presentation to set the things up .